Maintenance Associate I

Company Overview

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Job Description

Do you have experience in disassembling, repairing/replacing and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment like motors, conveyors, pumps, belts, chains, etc.??? If, so we are looking for you!!!!

Maintenance Mechanic - HIRING IMMEDIATELY - Woodridge, IL

Compensation: Hourly pay range from $30.68 to $42.05 an hour, based on experience + an additional $1 per hour as shift differential - paid weekly

Shift Hours: Nights 7pm to 7am

Job Description : The position is responsible for all machine maintenance, including preventative maintenance, tier 1 repair of production equipment, utilities, and facilities including, but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic trouble-shooting and repair. This position requires a strong manufacturing background with demonstrated mechanical aptitude and process troubleshooting skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out.

• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.

• Communicate problems encountered throughout the shift and report carry-over items at tier 1 meeting.

• Operates any equipment needed to perform job, including fork truck, man-lifts, and elevated work.

• Performs other related duties to contribute to the success of the operation as assigned by the Shift Supervisor or Technical Engineering team.

Mechanical Duties:

• Thorough knowledge of mechanical devices and apparatus with advanced skills in the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment.

• Examine mechanical equipment to diagnose problems. Disassemble, repair/replace and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment including such devises as motors, conveyors, pumps, belts, chains, etc.

• Clean, lubricate, and adjust equipment when needed.

• Read mechanical prints and technical data during the installation, maintenance and repair of equipment. In addition, the ability read and interpret PI&D drawings are a plus.

• Repair parts that require minor machine work or welding when needed.

• Use precision measuring tools/devices, hand tools, and testing instruments.

• Inspect all completed work and notify personal when job is complete

Electrical Duties:

• Tasked with assisting with all major and minor electrical repairs including 480V 3-phase motor repairs/installation, motor starter circuit repairs, VFD drives, photo-optic sensing devices, proximity switches, E-Stop circuitry, and ground fault detection in accordance to the guidelines established by Pactiv's "Electrical Safety Program".

Minimum Qualifications:

• High degree of mechanical ability and aptitude with proven ability to troubleshoot and perform repairs on electro-mechanical equipment.

• Basic computer skills required.

• Ability to perform simple calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) and apply good mathematical reasoning.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and effectively with little to no supervision.

• Able to assist in training others to bring up their skills set.

Competencies:

A team player with good interpersonal skills and the ability to proactively communicate ideas, changes and improvement suggestions; handle multiple and diverse manufacturing tasks with minimum supervision; and the willingness to be flexible with job responsibilities.

Company Benefits

What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact View email address on click.appcast.io .

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen

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Job Locations US-IL-Woodridge

ID 2026-34666

Category Maintenance

Position Type Full Time

Pay Type Hourly